The Power of Mentoring

Here at Farnborough Hill, we know that the ideal holistic education doesn't exist between four walls. It is about educating the whole person – developing not only academic achievement, but individual well-being and so helping them grow into confident and resilient young women. That's why we are so proud to have teachers who dedicate their time and experience to support our girls academically and pastorally when they need it most.

Mentoring, in essence, is so much more than offering advice. It is focused guidance that can help steer a pupil through pivotal change, gain genuine real-world skills or ignite an inner fire. But perhaps above all, it's about creating a genuinely supportive and safe space – a space in which a pupil can be heard, understood and be enabled to grow and build their confidence.

The beauty of mentoring is that it's personal. Just as every girl at Farnborough Hill is completely unique, so too is the support she gains from mentoring that’s tailor-made to suit her requirements. Maybe it's some additional support through a challenging subject, a guiding hand when managing stress levels or building connection through meaningful conversation. This individualisation means that each girl gets exactly the support she needs to really flourish.

“Having a mentor has helped me build my confidence, especially with GCSEs and helped me approach exams with a clear mindset.”

(Addison, Year 10)

Our commitment to mentoring embodies our teachers' strong commitment to the girls. Their readiness to step up as mentors illustrates their dedication to the girls' success in every sense of the word. They actively invest their time and energy, not just in academic  learning, but in nurturing each girl's potential, building their resilience and empowering them to thrive in every aspect of their lives.

At Farnborough Hill, we believe that all pupils deserve an opportunity to excel. We believe every single one of our girls has phenomenal potential and we love to see it realised.

That's where the impact of individual mentoring comes in. It provides pupils with a solid light to guide them in the right direction, to build their confidence, resilience and sense of self-belief in their studies and personal journey. It's this one-to-one guidance that helps propel the life changing and influential Farnborough Hill experience.

“It’s really helpful for me to keep track of Prep and balance my co-curricular activities.”

(Emily, Year 10)